“In fact, a surprising number of states even allow open carry of handguns without a license. Contrary to the concerns of some opponents of open carry, such measures have not led to wild-West shootouts or other serious consequences.”Tulsa World Editorial Board, February 25, 2012

“[G]ang members aren’t known to open carry.”San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sgt. Dave Phelps, San Bernadino Sun, September 6, 2010

“We don’t suggest that people panic,because there hasn’t been a problem with open-carry demonstrations in other cities.”Palo Alto, CA police Lt. Sandra Brown, Mercury News, March 5, 2010